Dojo Kun – The 5 Maxims

Dojo Kun - 5 Máximas de Gichin Funakoshi

Master Gichin Funakoshi developed and refined five sacred maxims that he considered essential for everyone entering a place of training – the Dojo. He called these commandments the Dojo Kun.

These five fundamental maxims establish the moral and ethical principles that should guide all practitioners inside the dojo, creating an environment of respect, discipline and personal growth.

HITOTSU JINKAKU KANSEI NI TSUTOMURU KOTO

Character (Strive for the perfection of character)

HITOTSU MAKOTO NO MICHI O MAMORU KOTO

Sincerity (Be faithful to the path of truth)

HITOTSU DORYOKU NO SEISHIN O YASHINAU KOTO

Effort (Foster the spirit of effort)

HITOTSU REIGI O OMONZURU KOTO

Etiquette (Respect others above all)

HITOTSU KEKKI NO YU O IMASHIMURU KOTO

Self-Control (Refrain from violent behaviour)

The Spirit of the Dojo

These five maxims of the Dojo Kun are actively followed in every training session, reminding us of the fundamental values that should guide our practice and our lives.